Fiesta down and eat up with this easy and yummy recipe Cinco de Mayo is almost here and you know what that means…it’s time for some ice-cold cervezas and a big bowl of chips and guacamole! This year, pass on the pre-made guac found in the grocery store and whip up your own. It will [...]
Mad Men meets classic Thai flavors in this cocktail recipe The return of Mad Men has conjured up some major cocktail fever. When Episode 3, The Collaborators, happened to show my own favorite mid-century cocktail glasses, I took it as a sign. The Tom Khallins is a recipe I have played with a few different [...]
If you asked me a half a year ago what “quinoa” – pronounced, “KEEN-wah” was, I would have given you some smart-ass remark. Like, that’s some sort of weirdo grain and it tastes like crap. Today…well, welcome to my world of learning how to cook with quinoa. And I have to admit, it’s pretty darn [...]
In North Carolina, the weather has been gracing us with a glimpse of spring. There are pink buds on the Dogwood trees, the birds are flying in from their winter vacay in Miami, and our local landscapers have been up to their ears in mulch. It’s time to think about preparing for bathing suit season [...]
Make your own snacks – everything’s better when it’s handmade! I’m not going to get up on a soapbox and tell you that you should make your own snacks. It’s not about whether or not you should make them. The fact that you can make them is what is impressive! I was pretty surprised when [...]
Some sweet treats that really bring the heat…er, smoke! photos: heather for we heart this I’m going to be honest with you – these are some pretty burly cookies. They are intense, in that “pair with some whiskey” kind of way. Not that that’s a bad thing. I didn’t start out with the intention of [...]
Fire + Ice: This icy winter cocktail brings the heat! photos: heather for we heart this You know how in the winter all special seasonal cocktails end up being hot drinks? Some of us aren’t into drinking something warm. Even when I’m freezing my buns off, I just don’t find hot drinks refreshing. But I [...]
Whip up a ‘super bowl’ of this dip for snack fans this weekend! photos: stefanie for we heart this I have never been a snacker. Well, until this past year. I blame my husband. Seriously! He is always searching for a little something in between meals. I know there is no way he is hungry, [...]
Get your Greek on with these sweet sugary treats! Happy weekend weheartsters! This Friday we’ve got a sweet recipe courtesy of Sue George, the founder of Harvard Sweet Boutique to share with all of you. We love a time-tested family recipe, and this one for Kourambiedes aka Greek Sugar Cookies has been passed down for [...]
Who says a vegetarian dish can’t be rich and hearty? photos: stefanie for we heart this Back in the days of old (specifically the late 90’s when I first became a vegetarian) there were not many other vegetarians that I knew. Plus, I don’t know any other people that decide in 8th grade they are [...]
